Congo-Kinshasa

  • Feb 16, 2021
  • 2 min read

Tshisekedi seeks balance in new Congo prime minister

The president has named a prime minister to form a new government on behalf of his ‘Sacred Union’ bloc

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Feb 5, 2021
  • 7 min read

Congo’s president now faces pressure to deliver

An extraordinary political coup opens a path for the president to prove he can deliver on his promises of change

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Feb 4, 2021
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Political wins presage main test for Congo’s president

The president has seized control of parliament and will now look to form a new government

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Jan 29, 2021
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Bahati opens door to talks on new Congo government

Designated informant Modeste Bahati reports that he has identified a new pro-presidential parliamentary majority

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Jan 28, 2021
  • 7 min read

UN’s Congo mission faces long and challenging drawdown

After over two decades of operations, the UN peacekeeping mission in Congo is preparing its gradual withdrawal

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Jan 27, 2021
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Tshisekedi’s Congo power play will gain pace

The president’s plan finally to take control of the affairs of state is entering a crucial phase

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Jan 18, 2021
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Felix will struggle to bridge Congo coalition cracks

Disputes over leadership positions are threatening the president’s fragile new coalition

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Jan 5, 2021
  • 2 min read

Congo launches landmark legislative session

The battle for power between the current and former presidents is returning to parliament in a new session

Congo-Kinshasa